Whereas, the UNDERSIGNED assumes the inherent risks involved in riding and working around horses, which risks include bodily injury from using, riding or being in close proximity to horses, among other risks, and further, that both horse and rider, can be injured in normal use or in competition and schooling; In CONSIDERATION therefore, for the privilege of riding, exercising, and/or handling horses at Hazel Grove Park, The undersigned does hereby agree to hold harmless and indemnify Hazel Grove Park, Town of Groton, Hazel Grove Agricultural Association, their employees and agents, their spouses and heirs and further release them from any liability or responsibility for accident, damage, injury to the undersigned or to any family member or spectator accompanying the undersigned on the premises. I agree that Hazel Grove Agricultural Association may use such photographs of me with or without my name and for any lawful purpose, including for example such purposes as publicity, illustration, advertising, and Web content. ********** I have been informed and understand that the following law is in effect in Massachusetts: UNDER MASSACHUSETS LAW, AN EQUINE PROFESSIONAL IS NOT LIABLE FOR AN INJURY TO, OR THE DEATH OF, A PARTICPANT IN EQUINE ACTIVITIES RESULTING FROM THE INHERENT RISKS OF EQUINE ACTIVITIES, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2D OF CHAPTER 128 OF THE GENERAL LAWS.